Bernice (Schwartz) Stamo Manchester, 89, of New Bedford died Friday June 1, 2012 at Hathaway Manor. She was the wife of the late Francis C. Stamo.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Jacob and Emily (Kreeb) Schwartz, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
Mrs. Manchester was a communicant of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.
Survivors include her close friends, Patricia and Robert Gomes and Doreen Pierce; her sister-in-law, Mary T. Horvath; several nieces and nephews; and her dog Nicky.
She was the sister of the late Albert, Edward and Henry Schwartz and Lillian Pickett.
Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.